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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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